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HJR 913L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJR 913L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,656 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,030 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,999 miles

o/s front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,440 miles

front brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,570 miles

slight play in o/s front king pin

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,246 miles

slight play in 2 front king pins

Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,620 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HJR 913L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJR 913L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJR 913L?

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What year was HJR 913L registered?

HJR 913L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is HJR 913L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJR 913L shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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